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Chords: Chord Structure: The Number System

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The commonly-used convention for describing Chord Structure is a number system that uses the major scale as the point of reference…

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March 1, 2011 Chords

Scale Theory: The Dorian Scale in 12 Keys

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A handy downloadable reference in *.PDF format showing notation, keyboard layout, key signature, letter names, scale degrees, and solfege for the Dorian Scale in twelve keys…

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February 1, 2011 Scales, Study Aids

Scale Theory: The Mixolydian Scale in 12 Keys

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A handy downloadable reference in *.PDF format showing notation, keyboard layout, key signature, letter names, scale degrees, and solfege for the Mixolydian Scale in twelve keys…

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February 1, 2011 Scales, Study Aids

Scale Theory: The Major Scale in 12 Keys

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A handy downloadable reference in *.PDF format showing notation, keyboard layout, key signature, letter names, scale degrees, and solfege for the Major Scale in twelve keys…

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February 1, 2011 Scales, Study Aids

Scales: Ways to Know a Scale: Keyboard Awareness

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Mapping the melodic-harmonic function of each note in a scale to its visio-spatial layout of the keyboard is a huge advance in your musicianship…

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February 1, 2011 Scales

Scales: Ways to Know a Scale: Reading Comprehension

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The ability to map the melodic-harmonic function of each note in the scale to its representation in written music represents a significant advance in your musicianship…

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February 1, 2011 Scales

C Japanese Scale: Theory & Ear Training

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Enjoy this utterly simple, but delicious scale form the Land of the Rising Sun…

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February 1, 2011 Ear Training, Scales

C Middle Eastern Scale: Theory & Ear Training

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Enjoy this delicious-sounding scale from the Middle East…

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February 1, 2011 Ear Training, Scales

C Major Blues Scale: Theory & Ear Training

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The Major Blues Scale is the lesser known cousin of the minor blues scale…

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February 1, 2011 Ear Training, Scales

C Minor Blues Scale: Theory & Ear Training

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The Minor Blues Scale is the blues scale that most people are familiar with, so much so that it usually just called the Blues Scale…

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February 1, 2011 Ear Training, Scales

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